before blood defending contested remote

Sword of Kas Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. It scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20, and deals an extra 2d10 slashing damage to undead. If the sword isn’t bathed in blood

dominated by the sword, as if by the dominate monster spell, and the sword demands that it be bathed in blood. The spell effect ends when the sword’s demand is met. Random Properties. The Sword of Kas

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Creature.Thought to be as old as the Abyss itself, sibriexes haunt remote parts of that plane, where they use their vile abilities to create new horrors and they seek ancient lore. Rivulets of blood and

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Those who think of other planes at all consider them remote, distant realms, but planar influence can be felt throughout the world. It sometimes manifests in beings who, through an accident of birth

, carry the power of the planes in their blood. The genasi are one such people, the offspring of genies and mortals. The Elemental Planes are often inhospitable to natives of the Material Plane

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous

owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk. Dragon Servitors Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

the Wind Dukes long ago to defeat the Queen of Chaos’s monstrous champion, Miska the Wolf-Spider. When plunged into Miska’s body, the chaos in his blood sundered the rod and scattered its

, the hermit, and the sage. The small colonies of aarakocra are insular and remote, and few aarakocra live away from their roosts. In the Star Mounts of the High Forest in the Forgotten Realms, no more

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

them from mind flayer;mind flayers, but the dragon is uninterested in meeting with them despite their repeated petitions. 4 A nest of vampire;vampires has developed a taste for deep dragon blood

away in a more remote chamber, draped in illusion spells and protected by traps and magical alarms. When triggered, those alarms summon the dragon’s minions and allies first, followed by the

Appendix A: Genasi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Appendix A: Genasi Those who think of other planes at all consider them remote, distant realms, but planar influence can be felt throughout the world. It sometimes manifests in beings who, through an

accident of birth, carry the power of the planes in their blood. The genasi are one such people, the offspring of genies and mortals. The Elemental Planes are often inhospitable to natives of the

Pharika's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

antidote for a powerful affliction that resists conventional treatments. 2 Seek out a powerful beast whose blood has unique alchemical value. 3 Infiltrate the Underworld to extract a

aid they provide, Pharika’s servants are likely viewed with suspicion. In obtaining rare ingredients or defending researchers, the characters might come into conflict with those who can’t see the

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a

laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order. All Are Fighters Most of the orcs that stay behind when the

Serving an Immortal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

shown on the Immortal Missions table. Immortal Missions d8 Mission 1 While in the tower of Mordain the Fleshweaver, spill blood on the stairs between the third and fourth floors. 2 As you pursue

out another part of your patron’s plan. 5 Plant a magical seed in a remote location to ensure it grows into a mighty tree and bears fruit that will give power to future heroes. 6 Defeat a dragon-blooded

Yetis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Yetis A yeti’s windborne howl sounds out across remote mountains, striking fear into the hearts of the scattered miners and herders that dwell there. These hulking creatures stalk alpine peaks in a

yetis might catch the scent of blood and close in. The territorial yetis fight one another for the spoils of such battles, and yetis slain in the fight are also eaten, amid euphoric howls. Terrifying

Giant Ox

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

primeval world tucked away in a remote valley or demiplane somewhere. “Look, that goose laid a golden egg!” “Look, that ox is blue!” “Look, this ram’s magic fleece is so soft!” Then a tick that’s

bigger than you tries to drain every drop of blood from your body. Nope, nope, nope. Time to go home. —Bigby

Vampires

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

and sate that hunger by drinking the blood of the living. Vampires abhor sunlight, for its touch burns them. They never cast shadows or reflections, and any vampire wishing to move unnoticed among the

such as torture devices or trophies from creatures they have killed. Born from Death. Most of a vampire’s victims become vampire spawn — ravenous creatures with a vampire’s hunger for blood, but under

Sword of Kas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. It scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20, and deals an extra 2d10 slashing damage to undead. If the sword isn’t bathed in blood

dominated by the sword, as if by the dominate monster spell, and the sword demands that it be bathed in blood. The spell effect ends when the sword’s demand is met. Sword of Kas Random Properties. The

Tavern Brawl

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

before you can see if blood is drawn, a crowd of spectators clusters around the brawl. What do you do? The human combatants are five members of the Xanathar Guild (CE human bandits). The one with

successful Strength check contested by Yagra’s Strength check. Yagra thanks the characters if they help her, but is disappointed that they interfered in the fight. Remember how the characters deal with Krentz

Reproduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

need to be mined out from a corpse that has turned to solid stone or metal. 2 Seedlings of the First World. At the heart of the world (underground, or in a remote area of pristine wilderness

) are transformed into dragon eggs when they die, when they experience profound enlightenment, or when they undergo a ritual that might involve bathing in dragon blood or being devoured by a dragon

Roleplaying Sergeant Vilroy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

known as mercenaries, which is what these blood-soaked hirelings are. While many of these second-rate thugs act like they have the absolute authority of the Sharn Watch, know your rights! These

for Coal as her reason for hiring the characters, but a character who succeeds on a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the Germaine’s Charisma (Deception) check can sense that she’s holding

Life and Outlook

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair

can’t get angry. The blood of dragons flows in its veins, and like a raging drake, a kobold that is pushed too far or has its back against the wall can become a miniature storm of fangs and claws as

Nylea's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Nylea’s Champions Nylea is one of the more active of the gods in the mortal realm, but she can’t be everywhere at once. Her heroes are her eyes, ears, and arrows on Theros, defending her interests

her or trying to find a new divine patron to protect them. Myth of Halma, Nylea’s Emissary One day, Nylea came upon an enormous lynx lounging in the shade of an olive grove, blood on its maw, the

Alley: Autumn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

. Painted in blood on the kitchen wall is a circle with ten equidistant lines radiating outward from its circumference: the sign of Xanathar. A thorough search accompanied by a successful DC 12 Wisdom

(Perception) check reveals small pools of blood on the kitchen floor. A successful check also verifies that the blood on the floor and wall is fresh. Fenerus’s Story Fenerus Stormcastle was the founder of

Levistus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

imprisoned means that Levistus can focus his full attention on such matters, which allows him to excel at what he does. A Contested Realm Levistus was not always the lord of Stygia. The archdevil Geryon

in the Blood War engage in constant skirmishes across the ice, and yugoloths and other mercenaries from across the planes play a key role in the struggle. Both sides sometimes employ adventurers to

Adventures in Valachan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Plant creatures include wicked twig blights, cruel treants, and manipulative dryads all expressing the land’s underlying blood thirst. The people of the land—the werepanthers of Oselo, the Shuaran, and

remote groups of lizardfolk—might provide assistance to outsiders, but they don’t tolerate those who insult their ways or bring Chakuna’s wrath upon them. Parties without experience exploring dangerous

Campaign Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Established territories are suddenly contested or might be undefended against other perils. The dragon’s hoard represents tremendous wealth flowing through a single region. Entire populations of

the use of dragon blood or scales. Alternatively, dragons might be among the creatures competing to possess or control a new discovery. Prediction, Omen, Prophecy. A prophecy might deal with any of the

Fomorians

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, where they could continue their journeys of knowledge unopposed. In their arrogance, these fomorian nobles unknowingly escaped the dreadful fate of their kin, and they remain unchanged in their remote

Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Giant, Undercommon Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Blood Rune. The fomorian has a blood rune inscribed on an effigy or some

Franchise Costs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

enterprise 20 gp Settlement enterprise (guildhall, inn, tavern, shop, and so forth) 120 gp Sailing ship, including all port fees 200 gp Remote enterprise (fort, lighthouse, trading

overall operation. A franchise might use a ship as its headquarters, while also owning a number of remote trading posts run by franchise staff. The costs for all such “virtual headquarters” should be

Q36. Dragon's Audience Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

perished defending this land from evil over four centuries ago, and because of my failure, I am forever doomed. If you destroy this body, my spirit will find a new corpse to inhabit, and I will hunt you

down. You cannot free me from my damnation, nor would I wish it." “If you have come to free this land from the creature that feasts on the blood of the innocent, know this: There is no monster I

To the Nine Hells!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Avernus, the characters encounter the valiant Ulder Ravengard, who has been placed in the most unusual situation of defending a city he has long opposed. The beleaguered Ravengard urges the characters to do

, as described in chapter 3. Avernus has long been a battlefield in the never-ending Blood War. Apart from clashing demons and devils, petty warlords scour the Avernian wastelands in search of treasure

The Elder Brain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

represents a category or subsection within the library. One mind flayer might specialize in biology, while another is an expert in defending the colony. Given that an individual mind flayer has a near

returns. It is convenient for humanoids to understand a mind flayer colony by thinking of it as a single individual — the elder brain — directing a number of subservient, remote minds, which are the

Darklake Creature Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

. Merrow These worshipers of Demogorgon have been driven into a frenzy by his arrival in the Underdark. They immediately attack, trying to capsize or wreck boats as they utter the war cry, “Blood and salt

contested by the merrow’s Strength check. If the merrow wins the contest, the vessel capsizes. Stirges These stirges cling to the ceiling like bats. If the party is aware of the stirges, the

Elemental Plane of Water

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

islands and driving ships down to the reefs. Any land that rises above the surface of the sea is hotly contested by the few air breathers that live on the plane. Fleets of rafts and ships lashed together

of Evil Water believe the seas and deep waters are eager to reclaim the water trapped in the bodies of living creatures, and think it’s their duty to return others to the primal waters by drowning them or shedding their blood.

Arbor Watchtower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Adventures table offers ideas for adventures in such a place. Watchtower Adventures d10 Adventure Goal 1 Guard a watchtower from assault. 2 Assault a watchtower, defeating the guards defending

Blood-toll harpies (see chapter 6) take over a watchtower and light its beacon to bring more victims to the place. 8 A spy in a watchtower poisons the tower’s food supply in advance of an upcoming attack.

Monastic Orders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

matters of truth and diplomacy, the monks work hard to survive in their remote sanctuary. The monks of the Monastery of the Yellow Rose use the remorhaz to test their disciples. Young monks must prove the

dwell, and they travel the countryside gathering information for isolated groves and fastnesses. They don’t ever seek to provoke violence, but are quite deadly when defending themselves, their charges, and their holy sites.

The Black Lake

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

The Black Lake The darkest and most remote corner of the Glitterhame’s cavern system, the Black Lake is a large, winding cavern filled with water that drains from the Dark Mere through a submerged

shown on the map. Any character watching the lake can make a Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the dragon’s Dexterity (Stealth) check. On a successful check, the character catches a glimpse of a

Chaos Incarnate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

and manipulated by those of sufficient will. A powerful soul might be able to dominate demons, retrieve weapons of the Blood War to use in mortal conflicts, or discover spells known only in the Abyss

determined at any given time is which lord holds sway over which parts of the Abyss, and which areas are being contested by two or more lords. And as soon as such a fact becomes known, it might already

Cove Reef

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

A.5: Cove Reef View Player Version C1. Blood Hawk Roost Twelve blood hawks hunt fish in the cove and roost in six nests atop a rock formation that peeks above the surface of the water. The blood

hawks attack any creature that approaches within 10 feet of the nests, fighting to the death to defend their eggs. Slippery Rock. Algae, ocean spray, and blood hawk waste make the rock formation slippery

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